The NOIRE Report

Business As Anything But Usual with Renae Bluitt, She Did That

We're back after taking much needed time off to mentally heal from the past few weeks of civil unrest to bring a conversation we know will inspire everyone to continue fighting on behalf of Black people, especially Black women. Our guest, Creator and Executive Producer of the film, "She Did That" on Netflix, Renae Bluitt is a true advocate for the positive representation of Black women in media but also in championing the journey of the Black female entrepreneur. Despite the many pandemics plaguing Black people from COVID-19 to systemic racism, Renae has continued her mission of elevating her audience's voices, by highlighting some of the affects of COVID-19 through her recently conducted business survey while creating a quarantine guide featuring Black, female-owned businesses to support right now! It is change makers like Renae and the countless Black female entrepreneurs that she works with that remind us there is still much life, love and conviction in us as a people to fight to be and see the change we so desperately need in this world.  CONNECT. ENGAGE. BE INSPIRE: Renae Bluitt, @iamrenaebluitt | "She Did That" @shedidthatfilm

Faith Over Fear with Dinorah Pena, Bodega7

Mental and spiritual healing are truly transformative during times of great despair, and multicultural talent agency's, Bodega7 Founder and Chief Talent Officer, Dinorah Pena is harnessing their powers to weather the storm of COVID-19. While continuing to fight for increased elevation, promotion and compensation of entertainment and digital talent of color represented by her team, Dinorah discusses how her faith in GOD has increased her focus and given her faith over fear, and the ultimate comfort in knowing that, as with all things we experience in life, this too shall pass! CONNECT. ENGAGE. BE INSPIRED: Dinorah Pena, @iamdinorahpena | Bodega7, bodega7_

The Show Must Go On with Karleen Roy, The Vanity Group

Live events are the cornerstone of the creative industry and today's guest has her perfectly manicured red nail polished finger on the pulse of everything HIP-HOP CHIC AND COOL. Our guest, CEO and Founder of The Vanity Group, Karleen Roy, discusses why she hasn't hopped on the virtual event bandwagon just yet, and why at the end of the day, during a global crisis that is bringing many industries to its knees - the show must go on!   CONNECT. ENGAGE. BE INSPIRED: Karleen Roy, @karleenroy [https://www.instagram.com/karleenroy/] | The Vanity Group, @thevanitygroup  [https://www.instagram.com/thevanitygroup/]